To inspire you to celebrate September with delectable dishes and sumptuous wines, here are five fabulous food & wine experiences happening around the USA this month.

From farm-to-table excursions that teach you about the process of growing and harvesting ingredients to gourmet culinary events, multi-course wine pairing dinners, and extravagant food festivals that will have you savoring every bite, these Autumnal events and experiences will get your mouth watering for the flavors of the season.

Food & Wine Classic Charleston in Charleston, South Carolina

To start with the Food & Wine Classic in Charleston is an exciting new premier event taking place September 27-29, 2024, which promises to offer an unforgettable experience for epicurean enthusiasts. Set in the vibrant city of Charleston, Explore Charleston has joined forces with Food & Wine (in collaboration with Southern Living and Travel + Leisure) to create an epic weekend filled with world-class cuisine, expertly crafted wines, and interactive cooking demonstrations by renowned celebrity chefs (such as Tyler Florence, Andrew Zimmern, Claudette Zepeda, and many more). During this 3-day festival, you can explore exclusive tasting events, wine seminars, and dinners that showcase the region’s rich culinary traditions and local flavors. This event promises to be a celebration of Southern hospitality, where food, wine, and culture come together in one of the most charming cities in the USA.

Newport Wine & Food Dinner at Cara in Newport, Rhode Island

The iconic Newport Mansions Wine and Food Festival centers around the renowned wines of Piedmont Italy, blended seamlessly with the flavors of New England. Known for its mineral-rich soils, rolling hills, and stunning landscapes, Piedmont is regarded as one of the world’s top wine regions. In honor of this celebration, The Chanler at Cliff Walk is hosting a Wine & Food Dinner at Cara on September 20, 2024. Chef Jacob Jasinski has created a five-course prix fixe menu that marries local seasonal ingredients with the classic essence of Piedmont, highlighting the unique culinary connection between these two regions’ shared environments and crops, such as the Block Island Sound Tuna Rossini, paired perfectly with a Barolo. The event includes welcome canapes followed by a five-course prix fixe menu with wine pairings.

Autumn Celebration at Banshee Wines in Geyserville, California

Celebrate the season of harvest in style at Banshee Wines’ Autumn Celebration on September 28, 2024. Designed to be a lively gathering in the heart of Northern California’s majestic wine country, you can enjoy an afternoon of handcrafted wines paired with seasonal bites crafted by their in-house culinary team, upbeat tunes, and the beautiful fall ambiance of Sonoma County. Set within their chic, laid-back tasting room, this event invites you to relax, savor exceptional award-winning wines, and embrace the spirit of autumn. It’s the perfect way to kick off the fall season with friends, family, and fellow wine enthusiasts.

The Farm at The Weston in Weston, Vermont

The Farm at The Weston is an exciting new culinary experience (that just launched this month) designed to allow you to immerse yourself in the rich agricultural heritage of Vermont. Featuring a working farm on the property, as a hotel guest, you can explore lush gardens, partake in immersive farm tours, take inspiring hands-on culinary workshops, and enjoy seasonal farm-to-table dining at the hotel’s gourmet restaurant, The Left Bank. This fall, you can savor fresh, locally sourced ingredients while taking in the stunning autumn landscapes, making it a perfect time to enjoy the vibrant flavors of the harvest season. This unique offering enhances your vacation experience by connecting you to the land and its bounty in an authentic, hands-on way.

Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta in Santa Fe, New Mexico

Last, but not least, the 2024 Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta, taking place September 25-29, 2024, is a celebration of the vibrant culinary and wine scene that defines the region. Set against the backdrop of Santa Fe’s lush fall foliage, this annual festival brings together over 90 national wineries and 60 of the area’s top restaurants. You can indulge in curated wine dinners, cooking demos, and exclusive tastings that highlight the rich flavors of New Mexico’s iconic chiles paired with the finest wines. The Fiesta culminates with the Grand Tasting at the iconic Santa Fe Opera, offering an unforgettable experience for food and wine lovers alike. This event encapsulates the essence of a fall in Santa Fe, combining world-class gastronomy with the region’s historic charm and artistic culture. Alongside the tastings, the Fiesta includes an auction benefiting local culinary education and partnerships with esteemed chefs, making it both a gastronomic and cultural highlight of the season. One of the restaurants participating in the auction benefit is the Pink Adobe, a historic restaurant founded by Santa Fe legend Rosalea Murphy in 1944. At the festival, the Pink Adobe will have a booth where you can enjoy tastings of the restaurant’s Award Winning ‘Clams Lucifer’; a bowl of red chile-tequila broth filled with fresh clams and paired with a grilled baguette.

For more inspiring ideas on where to travel and what to do this season, check out the Travel section on Inspirations & Celebrations.